Adventures in America’s Las Vegas & National Parks Tour is your chance to once again safely tour some of the most magnificent locations of the West Coast and the American Southwest. You will go on a jeep tour in the back country of Monument Valley, visit the hoodoos of Goblin Valley, and eat homemade organic pie in the town of Fruita. You will have a chance to go down the Colorado River and bicycle on the Slick Rocks in Moab. There is so much more in this adventure that you will talk about for years.
Day 1: Las Vegas / Zion
This morning we meet at the hotel bright and early, and head off to enjoy the delights of Zion National Park. There are various activities to choose from, ranging from riding an inner tube down the Virgin River, biking the park, or just go on a hike.
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- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals: L, D
Day 2: Bryce Canyon NP
Today we explore Bryce Canyon — the land of Hoodoos. Some of your options are Navajo or Peek-a-Boo Loop hikes, go for a horse ride, or just remain on the rim and take photos. Dinner will be at a cowboy buffet.
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- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Moab, UT
We hit the open road to Moab. First, we drive along the scenic landscape of Escalante and make a stop at Capital Reef National Park, then eat homemade organic pie in the town of Fruita. After a walk in the hoodoos of Goblin Valley, it is off to Moab, America’s ultimate adventure playground. Take your pick from mountain biking, rafting, Hummer tours, canyon hiking, and so much more. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are nearby and offer many more hiking opportunities. Today you will visit Arches and watch the sunset at a special location.
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- Accommodation: Cabins
- Meals: B, D
Day 4: Moab, UT
Today is a free day for you to take advantage of all that Moab offers. For those adventure seekers, you can rent a mountain bike and explore the extensive network of trails including Slick Rock Trail (for the more advanced riders) or take an off-road Hummer tour. You could also choose to go on a float trip down the mighty Colorado River, or just relax and explore the town. Your leader will help you organize your day. In the evening, we will meet to have a drink in Moab’s famous brewery.
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- Accommodation: Cabins
- Meals: B, D
Day 5: Monument Valley / Page
Our first stop is Monument Valley Tribal Park, part of the largest Native American Reservation in the USA. A member of the Navajo Nation will give us a special back-country jeep tour, where you will learn about these deeply spiritual people. Then off to the town of Page, AZ, home of Lake Powell and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. There we visit Wahweap Marina on Lake Powell, plus the spectacular views at Horseshoe Bend, overlooking the Colorado River. Dinner is at a local restaurant.
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- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: B, L
Today we head to the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. We begin our journey to Grand Canyon National Park with our first stop at Desert View Watchtower. You will have the afternoon to explore the Canyon, the hiking trails, shops, and restaurants.
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- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Grand Canyon
Today is yours to explore the Grand Canyon — visit the Information Plaza, ride a bike or take a hike into the Canyon itself. We highly recommend a scenic flight over the Canyon, which offers a perspective that you cannot see by going on foot. We will meet tonight for sunset at a special point along the Canyon.
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- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Route 66
We start our journey on Route 66, “The Mother Road”. First stop Seligman where you can see the rebirth of Route 66. Then we will continue on America’s Main Street to Kingman, where you have the option to check out the Powerhouse — aka The Route 66 Museum. Where you can learn about the history of Route 66. We will actually drive on route 66 and sleep along the Colorado river tonight. Tonight we enjoyed our last night of camping.
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- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals: B,D
Day 9: Las Vegas
Today we say goodbye to camping and we head back to Vegas. This morning we have the chance to take a last dip into the Colorado river. Then we are off to Sin city for our last night together as a group. We will have a chance to head to Fremont street and a bite to eat.
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- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: B
Day 10: Las Vegas
The tour officially ends today at 9:00 AM. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy spectacular Las Vegas, and to reflect upon the amazing 10-day adventure you just experienced exploring the American Southwest.
Please note: After you make your booking a more detailed Itinerary will be sent out. This will have on it the accommodations, list of all optional activities and other info on what to expect on tour.
Some Info
We specially put together our adventure tours for your enjoyment. Adventures in America has made a tour that balances out the highlights and activities to give something for the young and young-at-heart. We are committed to make everyone feel welcome on all of our tours. We have planned a diverse itinerary with an array of activities. There will be a couple of long days of driving that we will try to break up with scenic stops and fun things along the way. We also have made it so we will be in certain areas for more than one night. That way, you don’t feel you are rushing through the USA.
AIA understands that a multi-day tour of the US is quite expensive, so we have made it so you don’t have to be nickel-and-dimed while riding across the country. We don’t have any hidden fees. This tour mixes activities you might like to do, and some you might not be interested in. We suggest before you come on the tour, to go over the options and pick what you want to do, and book that activity.
Optional Activities on Tour:
At AIA Tours optional activities you decide which sights you think are worth visiting. One would like to ride the funicular in San Francisco, the other would like to see a show in Las Vegas or visit Disneyland. In most cases you can go out by yourself or with group members, with or without the help of our tour guide, on foot or with local transport. Entrance fees are therefore not included in the tour price, so you have all the freedom to draw your own plan.
Some sites are not to be missed, are difficult to reach or are ‘en route’ to our next overnight stay. Such excursions are included in the program at AIA Tours With an No refund entrance, such as to a national park in which you are staying or that you are visiting, the entrance fee is included. In other cases, this entrance fee is exclusive.
In the past the clients have loved:
Float trip down the Colorado River in Moab $55 for 1/2 float trip with lunch.
Universal Studios- You can get tickets online and you should get them before you are in the states.
Helicopters or airplane flights around the Grand Canyon. (We suggest the airplane flights-you have a better view and you the same route of the helicopters and it is 30% cheaper.)
Alcatraz tour – get your ticket sooner, rather than later. Alcatraz only allows a certain amount of tickets to be sold, and they often sell out.
Included in the tour:
- English speaking driver/tour guide
- Transport by minivans
- Overnight stays in attractive hotels and cabins
- Overnight stays at cozy campsites
- Use camping equipment, excluding sleeping bag and pillow
- Including 7x breakfast, 6x lunch and 8x dinner
- National Parks Entrance Fees
- Hike through Zion National Park
- Hike in Bryce Canyon National Park
- Excursion to Arches National Park
- Visit to Monument Valley with a overnight jeep tour
- Hike through the Grand Canyon
During this trip through the United States, the following excursions are included in the itinerary:
In Utah we visit the beautiful Zion Park. In this national park we will take a walk where you will feast your eyes on the breathtaking nature.
In Bryce Canyon, jagged rock peaks have been carved into a horseshoe-shaped bowl. The walls consist of at least 60 layers of sand, lime, and slate. From above it looks like you are looking into an immense amphitheater.
From Moab we visit Arches National Park, known for its more than 2000 natural arches. Watch the sunset at a special place in Arches.
Monument Valley is arguably one of the most photographed areas in the United States. Several western films and documentaries about the Wild West have already been filmed in this backdrop of red rock formations and the surrounding desert. You do an overnight jeep tour in the back of the valley.
The Grand Canyon is the largest and most imposing canyon in the world. We take a walk through the impressive gorge.
Travel along Route 66 visit the town of Seligman, the rebirth of the Route 66 movement.
Accommodations and Meals
Las Vegas, Moab and Page we sleep a total of 4 nights in attractive centrally located hotels and cabins. The rooms have their own shower and toilet. Some hotels have a swimming pool.Triple rooms in the USA contain 2 queen beds as standard.
The remaining 6 nights we go camping. We stay at beautifully situated camping areas. The nice thing about this trip is that you fall asleep in your tent under the starry sky and wake up the next morning to the chirping of birds. So in the middle of nature! The campsites have limited facilities, but do have the basic necessities such as a shower and toilet. During the camping nights you will sleep in a tent that you have to set up yourself. The tour guide will of course be happy to help you set up the dome tents. The tents are equipped with mosquito netting. Mattresses are available, so you only need to bring a sleeping bag and a pillow.
Getting to the USA
It is cheaper and easier to book the fights on your own. We have found most guests like to stay longer or come a couple of days before.
Start and End Cities
If you are coming in to the USA before, and staying after the tour you can stay at the hotel we use. Just let us know and we will help sort out the arrangements.
Electronic Free-times and zones.
With the world we live in today with smartphones, tablets, and social media, AIA has seen a real disconnect with nature and the highlights of the tour. So we ask when we are eating as a group or when we are together on a group activity, please minimize the use of the electronics.
Please make sure you look over the frequently asked questions, General info and all of our Booking terms and policies via all their pages .
If you have any questions whatsoever Please email us at infoteamaia@gmail.com
We also will do a zoom call or whatsapp video call to walk through the tour. To answer and question or and concerns.